Brookfield Bath, Model TC-101 Digital KU-1 Viscometer - Manual (Page 5)

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2.3 Reservoir Fluids
Use distilled water for temperatures from 10° to 100°C or a mixture of laboratory grade ethylene glycol
and water for temperatures below -20°C. The fluid must be chemically compatible with the reservoir
and with 300 series stainless steel in the pump and heater. The fluid must also be able to produce the
temperature range desired.
For temperature stability of ±.05°C, the viscosity should be 50 centistokes or less at the lowest
operating temperature to allow good fluid circulation and to minimize heating from the pump. Most heat
transer fluids will be able to stabilize to ±.05°C over a 100°C range. Use fluids that will satisfy safety,
health and equipment compatibility requirements.
The chart below will help in selecting a fluid for your application. Stay within the fluid’s normal range for
best temperature stability, low vaporization, and safety.
You are responsible for proper selection and use of the fluids.
Extreme range operation should be avoided.
FLUID DESCRIPTION SPECIFIC HEAT NORMAL EXTREME
@25°C RANGE RANGE
Water 1.00 10°C — 90°C 2°C — 100°C
Ethylene Glycol 30% / Water 70% .90 0°C — 95°C -15°C — 107°C
Ethylene Glycol 50% / Water 50% .82 -20°C — 100°C -30°C — 100°C
Ethylene Glycol 100% .62 50°C — 125°C 0°C — 125°C*
Dynalene-HC 50™ .76 -50°C — 60°C -62°C — 60°C
DC510 50 cs Silicone Oil .39 50°C — 150°C 5°C — 270°C*
DC550 125 cs Silicone Oil .42 100°C — 200°C 80°C — 315°C*
*WARNING - Fluid’s flashpoint temperature.
DC fluids are manufactured by Dow Corning. Dynalene HC is a registered TM of Advanced Fluid Technologies, Inc.
DO NOT USE THE FOLLOWING FLUIDS:
1. Automotive antifreeze with additives*
2. Hard tap water*
3. Deionized water with a specific resistance > 1 meg ohm
4. Any flammable fluids
5. Concentrations of acid or bases
6. Solutions with halides: chlorides, fluorides, bromides, iodides or sulfur
7. Bleach (Sodium Hypochlorite)
8. Solutions with chromates or chromium salts
* At temperatures above 40°C, additives or mineral deposits can adhere to the heater. If allowed to build up, the heater
may overheat and fail. Higher temperatures and higher concentrations of additives will cause a faster deposit build up.
If buildup occurs see Section 3 Maintenance - Heater.
WARNING: Do not use a flammable liquid as a fire hazard may result.